Sunday, July 17, 2011

The recent improvements to the Arkansas River Trail between East 11th Street to East 71st Street include 2 handsome bridges. This one carries pedestrians and bicycles over the drainage channel at East 61st Street, Another nearly identical bridge crosses Crow Creek where it empties into the Arkansas River just south of East 31st Street. The hardy gentleman braving 104F heat was wisely drinking lots of water.

This bridge design has become extremely popular for short span pedestrian and bike use. They are attractive.The cyclist may be wise to drink water, but I have to question his decision to be out in 104 degree heat in the first place.